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Trump: Sessions will remain in job until at least midterms | TheHill

posted onAugust 31, 2018
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Article snippet: MORE will remain in his position until at least the upcoming midterm elections. “I just would love to have him do a great job,” Trump told the publication in an interview, before departing for a rally in Indiana. The president declined to comment when asked if he would keep Sessions on after the November elections. The tensions between Trump and his attorney general appeared to reach a pivotal point last week after Trump again criticized Sessions for his decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation during an appearance on Fox News.  Trump claimed he only appointed Sessions, a key member of his campaign, because he “felt loyalty” and blamed the attorney general for failing to crack down on “corruption” at the Justice Department. In a rare statement in response, Sessions said that he would “not be improperly influenced” by political pressure. The strains in their relationship, which have percolated for months, have given way to broad speculation that Sessions could be fired or quit. Last week, some senators raised the prospect of replacing Sessions after the midterm elections.   “The president's entitled to having an attorney general he has faith in, somebody that is qualified for the job, and I think there will come a time sooner rather than later where it will be time to have a new face and a fresh voice at the Department of Justice,” said Sen. MORE (R-S.C.). Others, however, have warned Trump against removing Sessions. Sessions's decision to recuse h... Link to the full article to read more

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